NetApp cuts employees in Wichita

On Feb. 17, NetApp that it planned to cut 12 percent of its global workforce. NetApp has a research and development facility at 3718 N. Rock Road. Fernando SalazarFile photo

On Feb. 17, NetApp that it planned to cut 12 percent of its global workforce. NetApp has a research and development facility at 3718 N. Rock Road. Fernando SalazarFile photo

NetApp has trimmed its workforce in Wichita, according to a company spokeswoman.

Amelia Vierra, a public relations manager for NetApp, said Wednesday morning that the company laid off a number of Wichita employees effective Tuesday, though she did not disclose how many were affected.

On Feb. 17, the California-based data storage company announced that it planned to cut 12 percent of its global workforce. NetApp has a research and development facility at 3718 N. Rock Road.

“This is a difficult but important step in aligning our cost structure and resources with the opportunities ahead,” said Vierra in an e-mailed statement.